It's time to vote!
Members made their Big Idea project proposal pitches at Annual Conference 2025 in Portland, Oregon. Now it's YOUR turn to cast your vote for the proposal you feel will really make a strong impact in hematology/oncology pharmacy practice.
The five Big Idea proposals are:
AI-Based Patient Chemotherapy Education
- Kevin Hall, Rachel Sieber, Sydney Bringgold, Laura Sun, Marie Sirek, and Evelyn Handel
- Mentor: Heidi Finnes
Big Impact from Small Ideas: Providing Essential Research Support for Oncology Pharmacists through a Research Center within HOPA
- Amber Clemmons, Carolyn Oxencis, Courtney Cavalieri, David Lu, and Kevin Chen
- Mentor: David DeRemer
HOPE in HOPA: Hematology Oncology Pharmacy for Equity (HOPE) in Cancer Care
- Zanette Kanani-Bradley, Britny Brown, Grazyna Riebandt, Marcus "Tad" Autry, and Olivia White
- Mentor: Larry Buie
Navigating the Future: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Transform Hematology Oncology Pharmacy and Professional Practice
- Ginah Nightingale, Evelyn Handel, Kimberly Haverstick, Noor Naffakh, and Puja Patel
- Mentor: Ryan Bookout
OnCALolgy Personalized Integrative Chemotherapy Calendar Support Tool
- Jessica McElwee, Abigail Shockley, Brooke Adams, Chelsea Gustafson, and Megan May
- Mentor: Susanne Liewer
Click here to watch the pitches and place your vote!
The deadline to vote is Friday, May 9.
Check out other Big Idea FAQs here.
If you have additional questions about The Big Idea initiative, please reach out to Morgan Kaufmann, Director of Membership, and Rosanne Stelpflug, Director of Administration, by emailing info@hoparx.org.
The Big Idea Timeline
What started as an individual and innovative idea for how to advance oncology pharmacy practice became a group effort, including mentorship and support from HOPA leaders and staff. It all culminates during Annual Conference 2025 in Portland, Oregon, with a live pitch seeking additional resources for the innovation.
Phase I: The Big Idea Launch
Start thinking about what problem you want to solve or which pain points (for you, your colleagues, or your patients) you need to address.
Phase II: My Big Idea
Give your idea shape, prepare your written Big Idea description, and submit it for the consideration of your peers.
Phase III: Our Big Idea
Apply to join a Big Idea team. This is where much of the work gets done. After the top several Big Ideas are chosen, teams will be assembled to bring the innovations to life.
Phase IV: The Big Idea Pitch
Prepare to wow! The 5 teams will present their Big Ideas live during Annual Conference 2025.
The call for current Big Idea proposals and teams is closed.
The Big Idea Rules, Regs, FAQs, and Inspiration
Strategic HOPA Resources & Tools
Want your Big Idea to be big on strategy? Happy to help.
FAQs
Find out more about the team member application, incentives for participation, and other key information.
Inspiration
Wondering where Big Ideas come from? It depends on who you ask. Be inspired by Simon Sinek, David Lynch, Einstein, and more.
Reasons to Participate
- Be a Changemaker: Contribute to meaningful advancements in hem/onc pharmacy.
- Collaborate and Innovate: Work with peers across various career stages.
- Professional Growth: Enhance your skills through leadership development and mentorship.
- Impact: Help shape the future of our field.
